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April Noriega is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. April has a long history of working with a diverse population of clients and disorders. As a military spouse, a mom of three, and a survivor of past trauma, April brings a wide array of skill sets and real-world experiences. Her hope is through therapy, you will see improvements and gain the tools you need to benefit your journey to a healthier you. April offers an empathetic, non-judgmental space for anyone seeking help andor growth in their current stage of life. She uses many different therapeutic approaches, combined with occasional humor and life experiences. She has been trained in Trauma Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Exposure and Response.
April has worked with clients of all ages and has worked in private practice, in-home settings, in clinics, and via telehealth. She specializes in trauma and anxiety but has worked with individuals dealing with many different disorders. April has a history of working with individuals with ADHD, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD. April has a history of working with children, 5 years to 18 years of age, along with a long history of working with adults.
April is lively, empathetic, and friendly. She uses humor, psychoeducation, and real-world experiences. April uses many different therapeutic approaches and always puts the client's needspriorities first. Being a therapist has been a long-time dream of hers. April is a survivor of past trauma and has struggled with her own depression and anxiety. Due to her past struggles and therapeutic experiences, she felt best fit to help others that she could relate to. Her hope is that her insight, empathy, and education can benefit you when it comes to achieving your goals.
April listens to better understand what you want in life and in therapy. Based on the symptoms and issues the client is experiencing, April will work with the client to form therapeutic goals to achieve throughout sessions. She will also help set future life goals with the client and figure out steps to get the client where they want to be in life. During the first session, April will begin with an introduction to therapy and verbal informed consent. Then she will answer any questions the client may have about therapy. After that, April will conduct an assessment to better understand the client. Finally, April will work with the client to step up a time for the next session.